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Career Services
North Central Texas College Career Services Center supports students at every stage of their career journey. Whether you are choosing a major, exploring career options, searching for a job, or improving your resume and interview skills, Career Services is here to help you reach your goals.
1-on-1 Career Coaching
Students can meet individually with a career coach for assistance with:
- Resume and cover letter development
- Career exploration and assessments
- Labor market research
- Job and internship search strategies
- Career planning and goal setting
Employment and Networking Events
Students are encouraged to participate in job fairs, employer recruitment tables, networking events, and hands-on professional skill development opportunities.
Online Career and Professional Development Resources
Career Services provides access to online tools and resources, including:
- Interest and strengths assessments
- Skill development platforms
- Job board access through Handshake
- Resume builder tools
- Career exploration and labor market information
Handshake
North Central Texas College uses Handshake as its official online job board and resource center. Handshake connects students and alumni with actively-hiring employers, job and internship postings, and hiring events.
- Job and Internship opportunities are posted exclusively for students and recent graduates
- Upload a resume and career portfolio to make available to employers
- Access to events and exclusive networking opportunities with employers
- Employers search for talented students and alumni, and post jobs for free
Career Services for Technical Program
Students enrolled in technical education programs such as accounting, criminal justice, nursing, cosmetology, engineering technology, surgical technology, equine science, business management, computer information technology, welding technology, machining technology, industrial mechatronics, HVAC, agricultural science, radiology technology, and emergency medical services may network with department faculty and the Career Services Center to receive advising related to potential careers.
Many technical programs require experiential learning, such as internships or cooperative education (Co-op) courses, typically completed during the final semester. Students are responsible for securing qualifying employment or internship placements. Career Services supports this process through individualized coaching, job search assistance, and employer communication guidance. Faculty members are also available to assist with employer connections.
For more information, contact careerservices@nctc.edu or visit nctc.edu/career-services.
First Year Experience Course
This course helps new students understand college expectations, build skills for persistence, and learn about NCTC resources that support academic success.
Student Leadership Development
An annual student leadership conference is offered each fall semester. Students have the opportunity to gain knowledge and professional skills for implementing leaderships strategies.
Students also have the opportunity to participate in the National Society of Leadership and Success chapter at North Central Texas College.
Success Seminars
Workshop style seminars featuring success strategies are offered on all campuses, each semester. These programs are short, intentional, and focused on providing students with helpful information. Workshops are available online and face-to-face.
Success and Career Coaching
Success and career coaching provides personalized support through discussion, feedback, encouragement, and accountability tailored to individual student needs.
Career Coaches partner with students to:
- Develop and manage short- and long-term educational and career goals
- Create individualized success strategies
- Build professional skills such as communication, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence
- Identify and use community resources that support personal and career goals
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